promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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These two great games, or any other of your choice, will give you $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager using promo code FOXNEWS350 as a new user with Fanatics. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

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Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of promo was in 1946

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